ProfHacker

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

To begin with some definitions, game-based learning differs from gamification in several important ways. Sometimes the latter is reduced to bells and whistles such as gold stars and progress bars, but gamification is potentially a much more subtle and powerful teaching strategy.

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Class Tech Integrate

JANUARY 20, 2019

Kahoot was launched in September of 2013, so it's hardly a "new/cutting edge tool." However, with the speed of newly appearing (and quickly disappearing) EdTech tools, Kahoot still seems to be one of the top used. A simple question that implies an easy tweak of how students are engaged with the tool, but why does it matter?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

We created opportunities for teachers to use mentor texts — so anything related to Genius Hour, MakerSpace, gamification — a lot of most recently published texts through practitioners and facilitators in the education world right now. We invited teachers to uncover the uncommon dots in education.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

If you’d like to check out the Must-Read IT blogs from previous years, view our lists from 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 and 2013. Mariana Garcia uses gamification, project-based learning and the Genius Hour to stimulate and inspire her students in “the age of technology.”. Mariana Garcia. MarianaGSerrato | Read the blog. Yes Tech!

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2013

Notes from a panel session at SXSWedu 2013 [link] Teaching is a complex undertaking. Who are students and teachers in 2013? Kids in 2013 have well developed game playing abilities, but they check those skills at the schoolhouse door b/c that''s not their school experience. gamification sxswedu' Schools are messy.

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techlearning

JUNE 1, 2018

I decided to make student voice part of my life’s work in 2013, at the start of my 6th year teaching Sophomore English. At the same time I started the Innovation Lab in 2016, I was invited to a gamification conference at UPenn. I started that school year with one goal: to take what students loved and incorporate it into the classroom.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 15, 2017

Check out Orientation Inspiration (2013) and Orientation Attitude (2016). Gamification. In years past, I’ve written about orientation and strategies for opening the school year. This year, I asked folks in my network about their plans on this Padlet and I scanned the blogs I regularly follow. Engagement.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

million (Seed) 2015 Sinovation Ventures Ready4 $8 million (A) 2016 TAL Education, Yongjin Group, ZhenFund Securly $3 million (Seed) 2013 Sinovation Ventures, ZhenFund Swing Education $7.8 $9 million (A) 2016 Fosun Group Kaymbu $2 million (Seed) 2016 Sinovation Ventures Knewton $52 million (F) 2016 TAL Education KnowRe $6.8

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

This unusual school started in Paris in 2013 -- it’s the passion project of French telecom billionaire Xavier Niel, who donated $100-million to the effort. You know when it's over because we have a gamification system. They call the coding challenge the “piscine,” or swimming pool because students are thrown into the deep end.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Using gamification, the most motivational aspects of games in non-game settings, has changed the game of school. How We Are Flipping the Script by Sarah Thomas "Flipping" seems like the new educational technology buzzword of 2013, but what exactly does it mean? A massive online game? Come play along and learn how.

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Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Gamification for Learning. Our approach towards designing our educational applications was to incorporate gamification theory and techniques (narrative, acknowledging achievement, giving rewards, socialisation and altruism), as to encourage and motivate students with higher levels of engagement through learning activities.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

Deadlines Reform Symposium MiniCon April , April 6th 9:30am - 1pm EDT Upcoming deadlines: Sign up for the Tech & App Smackdown - Share your favorite web tool or app as we celebrate our amazing presenters from 2013 and look forward to #RSCON5 on July 11-13th, 2014. Or sign up to be an Inpire Presenter ! Tips for gamifying your classroom.

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MindShift

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

“Technology addiction” doesn’t appear in the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the DSM-V, published in 2013. For over a decade Gabe Zichermann was a self-described “cheerleader” for what’s called “gamification.” Dueling diagnoses. Fighting tech with tech.

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Hack Education

JUNE 22, 2017

A study published in 2013 found that these devices tended to underestimate the energy expended while standing or bicycling or jogging uphill. They say they like the “gamification” of exercise – earning points and badges, sharing their efforts via social media, and so on. And it depends on the device, the brand.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

In my own work with educators around the globe, I’ve watched the emergence of 21st century trends such as makerspaces, flipped learning, genius hour, gamification, and more. Ken Kay, CEO of EdLeader21 Figuring out how schools should respond, however, remains an open question for many communities.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Gamification. How To Create Learning Through Play (Heick 2013). I really believe I could have hit a mosquito in the eye with a pine needle at thirty paces; I couldn’t miss because there was no such thing as a miss.” ” Game-Based Learning. Learning through games (from physical to digital). Genius Hour.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 21, 2015

Ed note: This post has been updated from a 2013 post). Game-Based Learning & Gamification. Tomorrow’s Learning Today: 7 Shifts To Create A Classroom Of The Future. by Terry Heick. (Ed So we’re taking a stand here. This is all subjective, but it’s worth talking about. So let’s talk.

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Kevin Corbett

JULY 25, 2014

57% of college students use a smartphone (2013 data seems low to me). The post The Mobile Learning Imperative in Higher Education appeared first on | elearning, mobile learning, gamification and more. The Mobile Learning in Higher Education [ INFOGRAPHIC ]. 52% of children now have access to a smartphone or tablet.

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Kevin Corbett

JULY 25, 2014

According to the infographic 71% of districts surveyed in 2014 reported that at least a quarter of their schools have adopted mobile technology–up from 60% in 2013. Furthermore, more districts have “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) policies in 2014 than in 2013 and those policies range widely.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 7, 2013

. - Fabiana Laura Casella Mystery Location Calls via Skype or Google Hangout - Paula Naugle The Power of Project-Based Learning - Shelley Wright This I Believe Narratives (with Technology component) - Maggie Maslowski 5:00pm KEYNOTE: Mallory Fundora of Project Yesu, Angela Maiers, Mark Moran 6:00pm Be A Newscaster - Tara Benwell Extraordinary Learning (..)

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 22, 2014

Both events are focused on four main themes from the NMC Horizon Report > 2013 Museum Edition : Bring Your Own Device, Location-Based Services, Crowdsourcing, and Makerspaces. This week will kick off twin events about the future of museums - July 23rd & 24th. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Always eager to associate itself with the latest tech craze, education technology embraced Pokémon Go with great gusto: “ Why Pokemon Go shows the future of learning gamification.” ” “ The Educational Potential of Pokémon Go.” ” “ Why Pokémon Go marks a new step forward in education.”

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